Thailand Rolls Back Welcome Mat for Most Foreign Tourists Thailand's tourism sector, a stalwart of its economy for decades, has just been dealt another significant blow.
The government's decision to roll back its welcome mat for foreign tourists, citing concerns over crime and illegal employment, marks a stark reversal of the country's post pandemic policy.
The withdrawal of the 60 day visa free entry program for visitors from 93 countries is a striking example of Thailand's ambivalence towards tourism.